3 baked squash apples leeks Recipes

acorn squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 lb each), extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, diced celery, leeks , halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, granny smith apples, peeled and diced, chopped thyme, rye bread, crusts removed , bread cut into 1/2-inch dice (day old, rustic, about 6 cups), vacuum-packed cooked chestnuts, chopped parsley, heavy cream, vegetable stock or 1/3 cup low-sodium broth

chicken breast halves, cut into bite sized pieces (about 3 boneless, skinless breast halves), butternut squash, peeled , seeds removed, and diced into large bite sized pieces, leeks, white part only, sliced into thin rings, and soaked in water to remove sand, celery ribs, sliced into 1/8 inch pieces, parsnips, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch coins, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch coins, potatoes, peeled and cut into 8 pieces each, apple, peeled, cored, and diced (any variety suitable for baking or cooking can be used. i used honeycrisp), chicken broth, garlic cloves, minced, herbes de provence, salt and pepper, to taste